Phil Salt Shines with 78 as RCB Bounce Back; MI’s Struggles Persist
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a commanding victory over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, April 12. The result came in IPL 2026 and strengthened RCB’s place in the top three of the points table.
RCB’s batting display
RCB posted 240 for 4 in their 20 overs. It was one of the most complete batting efforts this season.
Phil Salt scored a rapid 78 off 36 balls. Rajat Patidar added a late onslaught, making 53 off 20 deliveries. He reached his fifty in just 17 balls.
Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a measured 50 off 38. Tim David provided late fireworks, finishing 34 not out off 16.
Phil Salt Shines with 78 as RCB Bounce Back; MI’s Struggles Persist was apparent through the innings. The total stood as the second-highest team score of the season.
Mumbai’s chase and setbacks
Mumbai needed 241 to win but never recovered. Rohit Sharma retired hurt on 19 with a suspected hamstring problem.
Hardik Pandya attempted a late rescue, scoring 40 off 22 balls. He was dismissed while attacking Jacob Duffy.
Sherfane Rutherford finished as a lone bright spot. He remained unbeaten on 71 off 31 deliveries.
The defeat left MI third from bottom. It was their third loss in four matches.
Standings and upcoming fixtures
RCB sit third in the IPL points table after the win. Rajasthan Royals lead the standings.
| Pos | Team | MP | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.055 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.723 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.148 |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.322 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.029 |
| 6 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.427 |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.024 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.772 |
| 9 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.532 |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1.315 |
RCB return to action on April 15. They will face Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru.
Mumbai remain at home. They host Punjab Kings on April 16.
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